Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers
About The Position
Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers who are fully credentialed drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. This is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including experienced drivers, veterans, parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work. We offer a supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority. Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.
Requirements
- Candidate must possess a current CDL with both the P and the S endorsements
- Candidate must have valid school bus certificate, CPR certificate, and possession of their T01 training documents
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and a CDL A or B.
- Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years and have the STAR on your license.
- Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years (5 years if applying in Tennessee).
- Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee).
- If you’ve held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, we must be able to verify that employment per DOT guidelines.
- Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
- Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
- Reliable attendance & safety-first attitude
Nice To Haves
- Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
- Veterans & military service members
- Parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work
- Customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanics, DPW employees
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes
- Transport students to and from school, sports, and events
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Maintain a clean, safe bus environment
- Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff
- Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
- Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
- No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work-life balance
- Seasonal employment option with summers off
- Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
- Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)
- Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask us for details!
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual.
- Retirement savings plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
